Senior Airframe Mechanical Design Engineer
QuEST Defense
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Roles & Responsibilities:
- Create revisions to detail parts and assemblies. Additionally, the designer may be asked to mature design concepts in support of a revision or new part release when a revision is not the appropriate avenue for change.
- Update detail, assembly, and installation CAD models and engineering for the airframe.
- Assist in researching technical data and developing solutions for the project or assignment.
- Coordinate with other engineering, manufacturing, or specialty personnel to resolve problems and execute revision routing.
- Specific tasks include supporting the development of product changes and improvements; responding to data/action requests from procurement, manufacturing, tooling etc., preparation of engineering change requests and change orders; and engineering drawing maintenance.
- Applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to coordinate design activities, prioritize tasks, and report status to design leads.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across the other teams to complete design tasks.
- Proficient in 3DX CAD and PLM processes is required; prior experience with CATIA V5/V6
and Enovia is preferred. - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
- 5+ years aerospace structural design experience is required.
Qualifications
- BS mechanical engineering.
- 3-6+ years relevant experience with tilt rotor aircraft
- Knowledge of GD&T basics
- Proficient in CATIA v6
- Previous experience in Aircraft Design is required
Preferred:
- 3Dx experience, Airframe/Aerostructure
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
- Substantial amounts of telephone, video conferencing and computer work.
- Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
- Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
- Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
- Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
- US Citizen is required due to nature of work
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
- BS mechanical engineering.
- 8+ years relevant experience with tilt rotor aircraft
- Knowledge of GD&T basics
- Proficient in CATIA v6
- Preferred: experience with DARPA, prototype programs, unmanned vehicle programs
- Strong understanding of aerospace design principles and industry standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work within assigned hours for a task, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively when risks or issues arise
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, primarily virtually.
- Like to work in a fast paced, creative environment
- Enjoy people and dynamic teams with diverse experiences. We have fun together!
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
- Substantial amounts of telephone, video conferencing and computer work.
- Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
- Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
- Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
- Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
- US Citizen is required due to nature of work
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.
Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
